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I have a nice 10W halogen light on the front of my bike, but on the
back all I have is the reflector on my under-the-seat bag. Would you recomend I ride INTO traffic, so they can see my headlight, with traffic, where all they can see is my rear reflector? |
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"Tim Nunes" wrote in message
oups.com... I have a nice 10W halogen light on the front of my bike, but on the back all I have is the reflector on my under-the-seat bag. Would you recomend I ride INTO traffic, so they can see my headlight, with traffic, where all they can see is my rear reflector? Always ride with traffic, never against it. The chances of getting hit from behind are very slim, even in the dark, so that should not be your primary concern. Why not get an inexpensive blinkie? The Trek Disco light doesn't cost that much, and then you wouldn't be tempted into the illegal and dangerous practice of riding against traffic. -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/ Personal page: http://www.geocities.com/cpetersky/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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"Tim Nunes" wrote...
I have a nice 10W halogen light on the front of my bike, but on the back all I have is the reflector on my under-the-seat bag. Would you recomend I ride INTO traffic, so they can see my headlight, with traffic, where all they can see is my rear reflector? You're joking, right? Or is this a troll? Get a decent taillight and ride with the flow of traffic, like the law says. -- mark |
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"Tim Nunes" writes: I have a nice 10W halogen light on the front of my bike, but on the back all I have is the reflector on my under-the-seat bag. Would you recomend I ride INTO traffic, so they can see my headlight, with traffic, where all they can see is my rear reflector? I strongly recommend riding /with/ the rest of the traffic, and getting a proper rear light (or two). You can supplement the rear lights with additional reflective stuff -- windshell or jacket with reflective piping, reflective vest, Slow Moving Vehicle triangular sign, etc. And here's an idea to make your hand signals more visible -- there are velcro, reflective trouser cuff bands available. Just wrap one around each wrist. I've tried using those peel-off reflective tape "spots" on my gloves, but sometimes they want to fall off. cheers, Tom -- -- Nothing is safe from me. Above address is just a spam midden. I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca |
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Well I'm ashamed to say that I am actually at work right now and I have
to ride my bike home tonight. I didn't plan well enough for the ride home. I don't even have a hat or gloves. Or dinner. I will ride with traffic and just be very very carefull. Thank you all for your advice. |
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"Tim Nunes" ...
I am actually at work right now and I have to ride my bike home tonight. I didn't plan well enough for the ride home. I don't even have a hat or gloves. Or dinner. I will ride with traffic and just be very very carefull. Thank you all for your advice. If you're worried about the traffic, catch a ride home with a friend, get a decent taillight, and ride the bike home tomorrow night. If you have to ride home tonight, try to stay on lightly travelled streets, and be aware that cars coming up behind you might not see you. When you get a taillight, get one that attaches somewhere on the bike itself, not on your clothing or a bag on the bike. It's much easier to make sure that motorists can see your light if it's on the bike where it can't flop around and end up aiming at the sky or the ground. Reflective tape is a good way to give yourself added visibility if you already have lights. NAPA stores (that's right, the auto parts places) sell bags of the stuff that truckers put on their trailers, buy a bag and get a pair of scissors and cut it up to put on your bike. I've got red tape wrapped barber pole style around my rack, and I've got silver tape on my rims between the spokes and on my crank arms. HTH, -- mark |
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"Tim Nunes" wrote: Well I'm ashamed to say that I am actually at work right now and I have to ride my bike home tonight. (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A 10 w headlight indicates a substantial dedication to night riding. How in the world did you arrive at that point while totally ignoring the need for a tail light? |
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"Leo Lichtman" wrote
A 10 w headlight indicates a substantial dedication to night riding. How in the world did you arrive at that point while totally ignoring the need for a tail light? Mountain biking at night would require a decent headlight but taillights would be superfluous. -- mark |
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"Leo Lichtman" wrote in message
... "Tim Nunes" wrote: Well I'm ashamed to say that I am actually at work right now and I have to ride my bike home tonight. (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A 10 w headlight indicates a substantial dedication to night riding. How in the world did you arrive at that point while totally ignoring the need for a tail light? I'm guessing Christmas gift. A 10 W light on the front, a blinkie on the back, a few strategic reflectors / reflective tape and Tim will be in business. While we're on the subject of night advice, though: Forester has it right when he suggests that it's important to know your route. Using familiar routes you feel comfortable with is much more important at night. Even with a 10 W light you can easily miss small potholes and other road hazards. |
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I go to Wally World once per year to get my fix of uber cheap gold
chains for my couple a' singlespeeds (I pity the fool!). Lo and behold, they have seatpost mounted blinkies for under $2. If you're in the money, grab a dozen, put one on your own bike, and carry a couple in your bag to give to lightless cyclists. |
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